Master Cattle Producer Program

Master Cattle Producer Self-Study Training Online

The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is a comprehensive training in major beef cattle production topic areas. An Internet-based self-study version of the Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is available for online completion below. This self-study course is open to any producer interested in learning more at their own pace about improving production on their beef cattle operations.

The Master Cattle Producer program consists of training modules in eight beef cattle production subject areas. Links to these eight training modules are posted below. Beef cattle producers enrolled in the Master Cattle Producer program will complete about 20-24 hours of training which includes the following: Beef Cattle Nutrition Forage Systems Beef Cattle Reproduction Breeding and Genetics Economics and Marketing Herd Health and Handling Beef End Product Beef Quality Assurance

The Internet-based training features streaming video of speakers and slides (MCP training videos). Slides with scripts (MCP training materials), reference publications, and certification exams (MCP certification exams) are available for online viewing or download.

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MSU Extension Service guide to viewing online video training modules

Producers must successfully review all course materials and complete the exams for the eight training topics listed above to be eligible for Master Cattle Producer certification. Participants can view online training modules and download training materials free of charge. Participants completing the program also have the option to receive printed course materials, a metal farm sign (image above right), Master Cattle Producer cap, and certificate of completion for a course fee of $75.00. To enroll in the program fill out the form below or contact Jane Parish at 662.325.7466 or jparish@ads.msstate.edu.

Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Enrollment Form